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The Anvil

by Andrew, Georgia and Linda

Fewer Millennials are going to church than their parents did, so what gives? Is it laziness, apathy, too many avocados for breakfast? Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss all aspects of faith, from denominations to mental health, abuse within the church and more. Each episode dives into a topic from a millennial viewpoint, and in discussion and debate we hope to challenge and strengthen your faith. "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) This Podcast is hosted by Churches Bookshop, Isle of Man www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Almost the Anvil 1

    In an 'Almost the Anvil' mini episode, Emily Owen, author of 'Still Emily', joins Andrew to discuss her book, learning to hold on to hope in dark times, and which author she'd want to get trapped in a lift with! This episode was recorded over Zoom prior to the most recent UK lockdown Hosted on...

  2. Season Roundup

    As our season comes to a close, Andrew, Georgia and Linda relive some of their favourite moments from the series. And, faint as it is - Linda did moo! The Anvil will be back in the autumn. www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Prayer

    In the penultimate episode of the season, Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss something all Christians do, but perhaps we don't think much about - prayer. We apologise for some audio issues we experienced with this recording. Half of this was technical. The other half was our dog making too much...

  4. Christianity & Trump

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss what makes Donald Trump attractive to American Christians and how Christians should respond to injustice and unjust leaders The Anvil is hosted by Churches Bookshop, Isle of Man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Get to Know Us

    After a few heavy weeks, Andrew, Georgia and Linda chat about some light hearted questions that might help you get to know them a bit better. The Anvil is a podcast by Churches Bookshop, Isle of Man www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Bonus: Sequels to The Man who Broke into St Peter's

    Something we had to cut out of the main episode - Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss how they would write a sequel to 'The Man who Broke into St Peter's - be sure to listen to the full episode as well to hear our review of this amazing book! The Anvil is a podcast by Churches Bookshop...

  7. Book Review: The Man Who Broke into St Peter's

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda continue their discussion of abuse within the church, this time reviewing the book 'The Man who Broke into St Peter's' by Chick Yuill, published by Instant Apostle. We really encourage you to get a copy of this book from your local Christian Bookshop - find those that…

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  8. Abuse in the Church

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda take a look at the difficult topic of abuse within the church, and discuss why the church seems to be so vulnerable, and how it can be made safer. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, you can find support here: NAPAC - Recovery from childhood...

  9. Worship

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda are joined by Rev'd Andy Fishburne to discuss all things worship - what it is, how we do it, and how are we doing things differently during lockdown? If you are interested in the Sthie services, you can find them at the links below Facebook Youtube Find The Anvil on...

  10. Watch what you Watch?

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda chat about what they've watched, read and listened to this week, and think about what makes a healthy media 'diet' for a Christian, and whether anything should be off limits entirely. The Anvil is produced by Churches Bookshop www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See...

  11. Sabbath

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda are discussing the idea of Sabbath this week - what does sabbath look like in our modern, 24/7 world where the idea of a special day for rest can seem to be antithetical to the culture we live in. Also, there's a very accurate bat impression (so Andrew claims). The Anvil...

  12. Book Review: Still Emily

    Following on from last week's episode on Chronic Illness, Andrew, Georgia, Linda and special guest Rae review the book 'Still Emily' by Emily Owen, published by Sarah Grace Publishing. The book tells the story of Emily Owen's diagnosis and life with Neurofibromatosis Type 2. It chronicles Emily's...

  13. Chronic Illness

    Andrew, Georgia, Linda and special guest Rae discuss what it's like to live with and support others through chronic illness as a Christian and the impact that has on one's experience of the current lockdown. This episode has been recorded over Zoom due to the current restrictions on the Isle of...

  14. Spiritual Gifts

    Andrew, Georgia & Linda discuss spiritual gifts. Do they still exist? What are our experiences of them? And can the church even agree on a definition? The Anvil is produced by Churches Bookshop on the Isle of Man www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Easter Special

    Happy Easter from the Anvil! Andrew, Georgia and Linda are here for an Easter special, playing a game of hunt the thimble and discussing what Easter Sunday looks like for them this week. The Anvil is produced by Churches Bookshop - www.churchesbookshop.im Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  16. Coronavirus

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss anxieties around the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Church's response, and how life is different now. This episode has been recorded over Zoom due to the current restrictions on the Isle of Man. Please be aware there may be some audio quality issues. The Anvil...

  17. Book Review: From Over the Edge

    Following on from last week's episode on Mental Health, Andrew, Georgia and Linda review the book 'From Over the Edge' by Jon Grogan, published by Sacristy Press. The book takes a brief look at many facets of mental health, and in particular depression, from the perspective of a Christian who has...

  18. Mental Health

    Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss mental health issues, which affect 1 in 4 of us every year. What is a Christian response to those struggling? What advice would we give to Christians in the midst of mental illness? How can churches ensure they are nurturing spaces for all? The book we will be...

  19. Denominations

    Just how important are different denominations nowadays? What makes a particular denomination good or bad? Which church has notoriously bad after-service biscuits? Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss these things and more in this episode of 'The Anvil' 'As Iron sharpens Iron, so one person sharpens...

  20. Never Have I Ever

    Introducing the new podcast from Churches Bookshop Isle of Man - the Anvil features three millennials talking about faith. In our first episode, we play a game of 'Never Have I Ever' - listen in for tales of sleeping in church, a cruel joke from a minister and coveting cows (Yes, really). The…

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  21. Series 1 Trailer

    A short teaser of Series One of The Anvil by Churches Bookshop. During the series, Andrew, Georgia and Linda will be discussing topics around Christian faith from a millennial viewpoint, and sometimes even staying on topic. Episode 1 is released on Wednesday 4th March 2020 "As iron sharpens iron,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Fewer Millennials are going to church than their parents did, so what gives? Is it laziness, apathy, too many avocados for breakfast? Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss all aspects of faith, from denominations to mental health, abuse within the church and more. Each episode dives into a topic from a millennial viewpoint, and in discussion and debate we hope to challenge and strengthen your faith.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

This Podcast is hosted by Churches Bookshop, Isle of Man

www.churchesbookshop.im

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Andrew, Georgia and Linda

Produced by Churches Bookshop, Isle of Man

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Anvil have?

The Anvil currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Anvil about?

Fewer Millennials are going to church than their parents did, so what gives? Is it laziness, apathy, too many avocados for breakfast? Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss all aspects of faith, from denominations to mental health, abuse within the church and more. Each episode dives into a topic from a...

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The Anvil is created and hosted by Andrew, Georgia and Linda.
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